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Asia-Pacific

Vietnam

Currency

VND

Corporate Tax

20%

Personal Income Tax

35%

VAT / GST

10%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate20%

Standard 20%; 32-50% for oil/gas; 40-50% for mineral; 15% SME & specific sectors.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate35%

Top rate 35% above VND 960m/year; 5-35% scale.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate10%

Standard 10%; 8% reduced (temporary until 2024); 5% certain; 0% exports.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

5%

Interest

5%

Royalties

10%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

Total ~21.5% (employer 17.5% + employee 8%); pension 14% (employer), health 3% (employer), unemployment 1% (split); capped.

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

20% companies; 0.1% transfer (individuals)

Inheritance / Estate Tax

10%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Non-agricultural land use tax

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 3 months after year-end (90 days); quarterly provisional
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual determination by 31 March following year (if required)
VAT / GSTMonthly/quarterly, by 20th of following month

Double Taxation Agreements

Treaties in force

~80

Key partners: Japan, Singapore, China, UK, France, Germany

Broad network; withholding typically 5%–10%.

Treaty counts are approximate and change as agreements are signed, ratified, or terminated. Verify the status and withholding rates under the specific treaty before relying on them.

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Pillar Two 15% top-up for MNEs >€750m (2024). Incentives: 0% CIT for high-tech/education 4-15 years.